Healthcare Practitioner- Permanent/ Full-time
7 days ago
Southampton
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. \n\n That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. \n Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title: Pastoral Practitioner \n Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD \n Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: January 2026\n As part of our continued growth, we are excited to offer a Pastoral Practitioner position at Dibden Park School, part of Acorn Education. You’ll join a supportive, close-knit team dedicated to helping pupils with additional needs thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. \n\n The Pastoral Practitioner plays a key role in providing targeted, 1:1 mentoring and support to pupils, ensuring they achieve their full potential. Your work will help create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every pupil can \n Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils at all times \n Provide 1:1 mentoring and support to pupils, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs \n Assist pupils during learning sessions, break times, and lunchtimes, including behaviour management and facilitating activities \n Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to identify pupils in need and ensure appropriate support is in place \n Participate in meetings with parents, carers, and external agencies to discuss pupil welfare and progress \n Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, including SEN or SEMH \n Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, staff, and families \n A proactive, reflective approach to problem-solving and pupil support \n Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils \n Full UK Driving Licence \n\n Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school based in Southampton. We provide inclusive education within a safe and nurturing environment for students with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated behaviours. Our focus is on meeting each pupil’s individual needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. \n We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. \n Why join Acorn Education?\n We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. \n We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. \n\n Life Assurance \n~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions \n A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits \n Cycle to Work Schemes \n~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme \n~ Critical illness cover \n~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. \n\n\n 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. \n\n Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.